Knitting while learning

I feel doubly productive when I knit while I’m knitting and learning.  I had to attend a two-day training on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I was able to do a lot of plain stockinette knitting while I listened to the presenter, gaining some...

Rerun knitting

There are some things you knit that you know you will knit again and again.  Kit Camisole might become one of those tops for me.  Last year I cast one on in June, after being inspired by Angela’s version, which I loved so much that I made in IDENTICAL yarn. This...

Always thinking ahead

I’ve had this yarn sitting around my living room for awhile now. It’s a score from the WEBS anniversary sale.  I plan on using it to make a Waterlily soon, since that could also translate into some possible summer work attire.  It’s Louet Gems...

TTTKAL #1

My first TTTKAL project is finished!   This tank is Saco Stripes by Pam Allen. I used Shibui Linen in Brass and Suit.  My row gauge was off a bit, so I ended up having to space out decrease rows to every 8 rows, and I made my stripes 4 rows to give them a bit more...

Inspiration overload!

My Ravelry queue is getting exciting!  I’ve got at least 5 summer tops that I have in mind for summer knittin.  I have yarn for 4 of these, so I’m ready to cut loose and do some serious knitting (as soon as I finish my Cocktail(Dress) of course).  As luck...